NHS Band 5 Pharmacy Technician – Wards (Maternity Cover)

Pulse Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Clinical Services team at William Harvey Hospital.

The role focuses on medicines reconciliation and accuracy checking across hospital wards, with cross-disciplinary collaboration to ensure safe discharge and optimal patient care. Previous hospital experience is essential; ACPT qualification is desirable but not essential, and you must be able to work independently in a fast-paced NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital experience is essential, especially in medicines reconciliation.
• ACPT qualification is desirable, but not essential.
• Strong communication and clinical prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Completing medicines reconciliations on hospital wards
• Carrying out accuracy checking duties
• Conducting CD audits in line with Trust policy
• Delivering patient counselling and supporting safe discharge
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Providing cross-site cover as required (including QEQM)

Skills

Communication

Prioritisation

Independence

Education

ACPT qualification

Job description

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Clinical Services team at William Harvey Hospital.

The role focuses on medicines reconciliation and accuracy checking across hospital wards, with cross-disciplinary collaboration to ensure safe discharge and optimal patient care. Previous hospital experience is essential; ACPT qualification is desirable but not essential, and you must be able to work independently in a fast-paced NHS environment.